CHILD CARE CENTERS H.B. 5110 (H-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS
House Bill 5110 (Substitute H-1 as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Representative Jerry O. Kooiman
House Committee: Family and Children Services
Senate Committee: Families and Human Services
CONTENT
The bill would amend the child care licensing Act to do the following:
-- Amend the definition of "child care center" or "day care center" to include before- and after-school programs and exclude programs primarily focused on training in a specific subject, or primarily consisting of group athletic or social activities sponsored by an organized club or hobby group.
-- Allow exemptions from required inspections and on-site visits for child care facilities if the programs or facilities have been in operation for at least two years and have not violated the Act or rules under it during the past two years.
-- Delete exemptions from the Act for school-operated facilities or programs that have been in operation for at least four years and have not violated the Act or rules during the past four years.
-- Provide that a facility or program exempt from inspections and on-site visits would not be subject to licensing reviews.
-- Allow the Department of Human Services to rescind an exemption for a willful and substantial violation.
MCL 722.111 Legislative Analyst: Curtis Walker
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have not a fiscal impact on State or local government. Currently, before- and after-school programs that receive funding from the Department of Human Services must be licensed and renew their license every two years. The bill would not waive the licensure and renewal requirements for the programs.
Date Completed: 10-17-05 Fiscal Analyst: Constance Cole
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. hb5110/0506